Project Accountant

Wilson & Company, Inc., Engineers and Architects•Kansas City, MO

11d•$55,000 - $75,000

About The Position

With over 800 employees and consistent 15% year-over-year growth, Wilson & Company is a thriving, dynamic organization poised for continued success. We are now seeking a Project Accountant to add to the team. This position requires a strong aptitude for cost analysis, particularly in relation to collections and reconciliation issues. The selected candidate will serve as technical expert to external clients providing support for complex and high-risk matters involving assigned accounts and project cost evaluations. This role is often part of a fast-paced environment and requires the ability to work independently and prioritize tasks effectively. You must represent department with a positive and cooperative attitude in all interactions. For nearly a century, Wilson & Company, Inc., Engineers & Architects, has provided award-winning engineering, architecture, planning, environmental, surveying, geospatial, and construction management services. With employees across multiple offices in the Midwest, Southwest, Rocky Mountain, and Western regions in the United States, we bring people together to practice their craft, create value, and accomplish great things. Guided by our purpose, we help clients move from concept to completion, transforming unused spaces into productive places, underutilized facilities into efficient ones, and rural or urban challenges into achievable solutions. At Wilson & Company, we focus on your specific needs, delivering excellence with lasting Higher Relationships in mind. By employing our core values—discipline, intensity, collaboration, shared ownership, and solutions—we create genuine experiences and lasting connections for our clients, employees, and communities. We support our employees’ success and well-being with a comprehensive benefits package, including options for health insurance, life insurance, disability coverage, paid time off, and retirement savings plans. We are proud to be an EEO employer and maintain a drug-free workplace, conducting pre-employment background checks. Join us and be part of a culture committed to helping you achieve personal and professional success. Our commitment to excellence starts with our people. We know working for a company is about more than earning a paycheck; it’s about being part of an organization that aligns with your values and goals. When considering where to invest your time and talent, choosing a workplace that provides a fulfilling and enriching career experience is crucial. That’s where we come in.

Requirements

Knowledge of general accounting practices
Working experience in Deltek, experience with Vision or Vantagepoint a plus
Bachelor’s degree in accounting, or equivalent experience
At least 3 years in project administration, preferably in an engineering or technically related field

Responsibilities

Assists with resolving complex project variances
Identify and implement alternative solutions to prevent project cost overruns
Manages accounts receivable by communicating with clients to identify and resolve account discrepancies
Collects unsettled accounts receivable to ensure timely cash flow
Prepares project cost breakdown to external clients and presents results to management
Prepares weekly collection reports and reviews assigned accounts for accuracy and ensures project reconciliations are being completed
Monitors account balance and collaborate with internal teams to resolve billing and account-related concerns
Responsible for daily entries of project activities with extensive details that are critical to the continuation of construction projects
Reviews and audit projects’ As-builts to ensure quality and completeness of project
Ensures all activities comply with federal, state, and company financial policies and regulations
Implement process improvements